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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13
Stoumtou Spectator.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 10, 1887.
1.-THE New South

The publishers of the Mdnuf acturers'
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

THoEBE DECLINES TO CONTEST CAR
isles SEAT Mr.. Thoebe declines tG
contest Carlisle's seat in Congress. The
Washington Post says that "under the law
he had ninety days after serving notice o.
contest in which to take evidence. The
ninety days expired few days ago, and
with the mass Of testimony he had taker
Thoebe was only able to call into question
five votes, and as he had a majority of ovel
800 to overcome, he gave up the task as
hopeless. Speaker Carlisle will in short
time 60 on visit to his sons at Wichita,
Kan, where he expects to remain during
most of The summer, unless an extra ses
sion of Congress should be called"
Since the above was put in type we OBJ
serve that Louisville dispatch to the N.
Y. World, dated 18th inst, says that Mr..
Thoebe, who is contestipg Mr.. Carlisie's
seat in Congress, said last night thathe had
not abandoned the contest. He intends to
file his papers in few days and expects to
get the seat.
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The Jackson Monument.

The Lexington Gazette says the Ladies
Jackson Memorial Association are just now
at a loss to know how to raise additional
funds for the proposed monument 1t also
DISCUSSES the question as to what the me-
merial shall be-a monument over the
grave, memorial chapel, or library
There are three funds which, if CONSOLE
dated, will begin to approach $4,000, the
amount generally considered the least ne
cessary to the attainment of the object in
proper proportions. One fund is that OF
the Association of which Gen. g. W. g.
Lee is President another in the hands oil
the Ladies Association and the third held
by Gen. F. Fl. Smith, which now amounts
to $1,000 The amounts raised by the tive
Associations first named, are not stated
The Gazette concludes that memoirs
building on the grounds Of the Virginia
Military Institute would, under all the Cir
cumstances, be the most appropriate. We
think this was General Smiths view when
he organized the neuclus at the Institute
for raising a memorial fund. Whatever
the memorial to the hero shall be, upon
the Institute grounds will be the appropri.
ate place to erect it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

TIE PRESIDENT IN THE SoUTH.-At a
largely attended meeting of the Cleveland
democracy of Buffalo, N. Y, Saturday
evening last, letter was read from Mr..
Henry W Grady, editor of the Atlanta
(Ga.) Constitution, in which he says: 'As
stanch supporter of Grover Cleveland be-
fore his nomination and after, and Of his
administration since he became President,
l am in hearty sympathy with you. The
South is more than satisfied with his record,
and there will not be a division Of senti-
ment in any State from Virginia to Texas
on the question of his denomination. He
will carry every State in the South into the
convention, and will not lose half dozen
delegates. In the electoral college he will
not lose single vote from the South"
The reading of this statement was followed
by hearty applause.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

EAsTER.-It is safe to say that the season
in which Sunday, April 10, 1887, stands
centrally, is the principal religious epoch
of the year in by far the larger number of
European States. In America most of the
customs of the old country are dispensed
with and we have only the eggs, and the
habit of the ladies to try and come out with
new suit, Or at best, bonnet that day.
OF late years the egg-habit has invaded the
candy shops of many cities in America, and
enormous sums are now spent on Easter
eggs, which are in fact peep-shews put in
sugar. The custom of eating and adorning
eggs at Easter is thought to be of pagan
origin aud is known to have been familiar
to the Persiaus. The Jews originally used
the eggs at Purin1, the festival of Esther, a
recollection of the Persian captivity. The
change from Esther to Easter, on account
of the odd co incidence of sounds, is notable.
The anniversary of the resurrection is I'M
doubtedy the leading Christian festival
throughout the civilized world. While in
America Christmas has exceeded Easter
in popular recognition, yet this country has
but a small portion of the 1886, 900, 900
Christians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

Horace Greeley.was the author of the
following directions, which comprise good
deal in few words: eff you want to keep
town from thriving don't erect more
buildings than you can occupy yourselves.
If you should accidentally have building
vacant and anyone shoHld want to rent it,
ask three times the value of it. Demand
a Shylock price for every foot of ground
God has given you stewardship over.
Turn cold shoulder to every business man
and merchant who seeks to make home
with you. Look at every new conner with
a scowl. Ruu down the work Of every new
workman. Go abroad for wares rather
than to those who seek to do business in
your midst. Fail to advertise, OF in any
way support your town newspaper"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

LIBEL SUIT IN HIGHLAND COUNTY -
Messrs VIM. A. Caldwell and J. W.
Vawter having published card in the
Highland Recorder charging Mr.. J. W.
Colaw with "drinking'' aud then 'Fying
about it," Mr.. Colaw, as soon as the card
appeared, instituted suit for libel, placing
his damages at SIS, 000-Messrs Jones and
Bakemore being his counsel. The trial
will take place on the 3rd Of May in the
Circuit Court of Highland before Judge
Mclaughlin. Coiaw is candidate for
Commonwealth Attorney and wishes the
trial to be disposed of before the election in
Nav.
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Deltcaie CbI,dren. Nur.,nr

Mothers, Overworked Men, and for all diseases
where the tissues are wasting away from the
inability to digest ordinary food, or from over
work Of the brain or body, all such should take
Scott's Emulsion ofPure Cod Liver OIL with
Hypophosphites. II used tho Emulsion on a
lady who was delicate, and threatened with
Bronchitis. 1t put her in such good health and
flesh that must say it is the best Emulsion 1
ever used - L. P. WADDELL, M. D.. Hugh's
Mills, 8. c.. II have used Scott's Emulsion,
and must say it is the best preparation OF the
kind have ever used, aud have found 1t the
very thing for children that have marasmus,'
DIR. ]. e. LAYTON, Brewer p. O., Mo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

AN ATTEMPT AT INCENDIARIsM. Mrs.
Mary shope who resides about five miles
Northeast of this place, made complaint,
that Mr.. George Tharp accompanied by
some one else whom she knew not, attempt.
ed to set her house on fire, on last Friday
night, April 1, 1887, by starting fire in the
garnet near the roof. She secured war
rant, and constable T. ]. Burke arrested
Mr.. Tharp on April 5, and brought him to
this place. He was tried before G. Shirley,
Esq.,, and convicted. He gave security for
his appearance at court. Tal
len
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

A FAMILY PoIsoNED.-A negro girl
employed as servant by Dr.. ]. P. Hunter
a physician of Laurens county, S. c., at
tempted to kill the Doctor and his family
by putting rat poison in their dinner. AL
who partook of tho poisoned food became
violently i'll, but are now out of danger
The girl confessed, saying she was tired o.
being bound out and wanted to kill the en-
tire family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

A TORNADO IN DAKOTA
DAKOTA, April 8.-A severe wind, which
toward nightfall, eliminated in tornado
lasted throughout the day in this section.
This evening the wind-storm was renewed
with great force, and the prairie, Southeast
of the city, caught fire, and the whole place
was in danger until the wind changed
The mercury stood at IS during the after
noon.
During the storm this evening freight
cars were blown out of the Northwestern
yards, and when last heard of were goins
before the wind down the track toward
Garry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13
Settling the Debt Questionable Position
of the Republicans.

AS the Lynchburg Virginian says, if there
is one question, for the final settlement of
which in some creditable and satisfactory
manner the representatives Of both parties
should agree to sink partisanry and work
cordially together, it is the debt question.
1t has been worked for political effect until
it is no longer of any force as campaign
issue and it's continued agitation is ealcu-
lated to handicap both parties, whereas its
settlement would leave them free to divide
on more rational and essential questions Of
public policy.
But that the Republicans are already
tacitly committed to the desperate and dis
creditable policy of re- opening the debt
question as partisan issue is plainly shown
by the obstructive action of their represent
atives in the General Assembly with refer
ence to the appointment of a Commission.
There were several honorable exceptions,
| it is true, but the animus of the party was
reflected by the fllibustering contingent,
which was in large majority on that side
of the house.
Whether the debt conference is a success
or failure, the Democratic party can afford
to take the responsibility. An honorable
effort to relieve the Commonwealth of her
existing embarrassments cannot involve
| any possible reproach or political disadvan-
tage. If it fails. the party will be no worse
off in any respect than it is now. If it sue
ceeds in effeeting compromise, even
though the terms of the compromise neces.
state a partial abandonment of the terms
of the Riddleberger bill, the party would
be in position to defy any attempt of Gen
Mahone's to repudiate the settlement thus
| effected as a means of returning himself to
the United States Senate. He would be
sffectually t'forestalled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

The cause of prohibition is growing apace
in the North and West, and from present
indications the next Presidential campaign
will be greatly complicated by the labor
and liquor law questions. Four candidates
may be in the field, and if so the eontest
will be delightfully."- exasperating Norfolk
L dndnarE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

RHODE ISLAND DEMoCRATIc.-One of
the most wonderful events of these times
pregnant with wonders is the fast that at
the recent State election in Rhede Island
it was carried by the Democrats. who elect
ed the State officers and sufficient number
Of the members Of the Legislature to secure
a majority on joint ballot. 1t was suppos
ed that Rhode Island was Republican sun
that would never set.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

1HoRsE KILLED.-A passing train ran
over and killed fine mare near Mouth of
Wolf Creek, this county, belonging to
Harvey Upton from near Centreville. Mrs.
Upton, who had been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Clete Selvy, had just gotten off the
horse when the train came along.-Ronce-
verte Meas, 8M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

SIR EDWARD THORNTON TO REPRESENT
THE FOREIGN EXTRAORDINARILY Monday
afternoon, Governor Lee received the fol-
lowing cablegram:
"7remington Market, April II, 1857
His Excellency Governor Lee, Richmond,
Virginia. Sir Edward Thornton, who
was British minister at Washington, will
sail by the steamship Etruria on the 10Th
of April, daily accredited by the council of
foreign bondholders to meet the commits
sion Of the Legislature. BoUvERIE."
1t is surmised that Sir Edward Thornton
will have associates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

WORST SNow-SToRM OF THE SEASON
At Hancock, Michigan, last week the
snow was thirty four inches deep, and drift
ed badly. The Hancock and Calumet rail
road was blocked. The Marquette train
was delayed several hours, and it took the
Mineral Range train seventeen hours to &c
thirteen miles from Calumet to Hancock.
For the first time for the season all traffic
on the street was stopped.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

JEFFERSON BIRTHDAY.-fheN New Or
leans Association of the Alumni of the Uni
Yersity of Virginia has determined to cele-
brate in proper style the birthday OF
Thomas Jefferson. The celebration will be
had on the evening of the 18th inst, Ito
day. by an address from Hon. W. M. Bar
well, to which the public are invited, in
Tulane Hall, to be followed By dinner
elsewhere, at which the members of the as
ISOLATION will renew the memories of their
college days. Mr.. Burwell, who is native
of Bedford county, Va, was student at
the University during the lifetime of Mr..
Jefferson, and is full of personal rem niscen-
ces of the great statesman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

SNOW COVERED WITH DUsT.-A dis
patch from Augusta, Wisconsin. says that
about an inch of snow fell there on Tues
day night, the 9Th inst, the surface of
which was covered with what seemed to be
dust Or ashes. That whole section was
covered with the same yellowish snow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13
Insane Asylums.


The Richmond State of Monday; has
long editorial ON the question of the re-
moval of officers of the Insane Asylums of
the State, in which it says that 'sthe selec-
ton should always be for the sake of ex-
perience and skill, never because of person
al prejudise or personal favoritism," and
adds:
'It is upon these principles that the asy-
lums of Virginia have been conducted
whenever the Democratic party has been
in power, and upon these principles, and
these principle alone, should these asylums
be conducted hereafter. We sound the
warning now that no other policy should
the Democratic party of Virginia support.
No other policy can it safely support; no
other policy ought it to support.
But the rumor is in the wind that
changes, and wholly unnecessary changes,
are in contemplation. There are men who.
for reasons of their own, are willing to re-
verse the humane policy of the Democracy,
which demands the expert at the head of
svery asylum, and who would recklessly
lay their party open to the charge of sub
ordinating humanity to partisan greed on
ly in order that they might get the places
and salaries of capable and efficient officers
for their inexperienced friends.'
| After stating that "when the so-called
Republican party of Virginia came into
power few years ago it turned ont of the
places of Superintendents of the Asylums
skilled physicians who had treated the in.
sane for years." and that when the Demo.
cratic party came into power again, I'll
corrected this evil and placed at the head
of every Asyluma recognized expert in the
treatment of the insane" it concludes its
article as folIows:-
"These experts have done their duty.
| They have done as we'll as it is possible fol-
any successors, even though they were ex.
perienced in the treatment of the insane,
could do; they have done far better than ii
| is possible for men of less experience o: nc
| expel fence to do. No change can give our
| as. iums filter men than Black and Banks
dale and Conrad and Moncure. Neither
personal prejudice nor personal favor should
displace them. Their assistants are
seconding their efforts with zeal, and are
daily learning more of this branch of med
ical practice. Wherever all other members
of the staff of each asylum are doing tbeil
duty they ought also to be retained. Nc
asylum Office is a perquiste of person OF
party. Shall such useful men as these be
turned out of place merely TO crafty the
personal whims of this man or that man:
No! Humanity demands that the sad homes
of the most unfortunate of our fellowbeings
shall not be made the subjects of personal
or political traffic"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

Thirty-three hotels are to be erected in
Los Angeles county, California, this sea-
son. The cost of these establishments will
range from $4,000 to 100000. That
country is now crowded with health and
pleasure-seekers from the East and North
west
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

Rev. A. M. Cackley and wife arrived in
town on Thursday night last. Mr.. Cack-
ley preached fine sermon both morning
and night Sunday to large audiences, and
from the close attention he received we
would say he had made fine impression
upon his congregation. -Rockbridge Nelrs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

The New York World says: "Col. W. G,
Beecher denies that his father, the late
Henry Ward Beecher, wrote the poem III
! Should Die Tonight which appeared
in Haggard's novel, Jess Col. Beecher
does not believe that his father ever wrote
a line of poetry"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

CONDOR BAILED.-Sandy Coudon, who
shot, dangerously wounding Alex. Harlow
at Goshen ON the Cd inst, was before Judge
Houston at the present term of Rockbridge
Co. Court on habeas corpus on the oh
inst, and was bailed in che sum of s., OO(
to appear at the May term.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

REV. DR.. TALMAGE TO BE IN RICHMOND.
On Friday last, Rev. Drs. Minnigerode
and Hoge received kilograms from DR.. T.
Dewitt Talmage, of Brooklyn, stating that
be would be in Richmond the latter part of
this month to deliver the address before the
Virginia Bible Society.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

Mr., S. BROWN ALLEN SURETIEs.
sureties on the official bond of ex-Auditol
S. Brown Allen are John A. English, J.
E. Hamilton, E. A. Fulcher, W. A. F.
Hamilton, Robert S. Hamilton, and Robert
S. Harnsberger. All of these were parties
defendant in the recently suit
against Allen and his sureties for about
S., 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER AND JUDGE
BoND.-A Washington special to the Wing
of last Friday states that Senator Riddle
berger criticised Judge Bonds decision in
the Royal habeas corpus case in terms of
the strongest indignation. He says that it
vas the most fragrant and wicked usurpa-
ton of power known to this country within
the last half century; that in the first place,
Bond had no authority to issue the writ of
habeas corpus which took Mr.. Royal from
the custody of the State officers. The Sen
ator announced his purpose of devoting the
remaining two years of his term to an eff
fort to procure Congressional investigation
of Judge Bonds action preparatory to his
impeachment
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NOPICF.

"Rysdyk's Hambletonian 10. was the sire of
~ performers with records of 2:3O or under:
the sire OF SO sons. lone of which is Orion, sire
Of Monk, that are sires of trotters in the ESQ
list; the sire OF 80 daughters that have pro-
sire OF nearly 400 performers, with records OF
z50 OF better The fastest marc in the world,
Maud 3. 2;o8A4, was by a son Of Rysdyk's Ham
2i0, and st. Julien. 2.1p<. were both by sons of
MS, as were the two fastest stations. Maxy
could have been sold for more than $50. 900:
and the las est double team record was made
by descendants of the ''Old Horse" OF the
all except one were sired by sons OF his, and
that one has the blood of HIS sire"
MONK ID at the stables Of
ABaALOM KOINER,
aprIa.2t So Eishsrsviils, We.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

About the recent discharge of Mr. Royal
by Judge Bond, of the U. S. Circuit Court
at Richmond, Riddleberger says if he were
the judge of the Richmond Court he would
have Mr.. Royal re-arrested and held till
he paid the fine imposed upon him by the
VIRGINIA cnurt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

The Democrats elected their entire ticket
at the municipal election at Huntington,
W. Va, Thursday. That city has now a
Democratic mayor. recorder, and solid
Democratic council.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13
HOUaE AND LOT FOR SALE.-Pursr

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-Pursu-
IL ant to decree of Circuit Court in Osborne
& Co. VS.. Trotter & as, and suits heard th ere
with. we will offer at public auction, in front
of the Courthouse. in Staunton, on
Tuesday, May 10th, 1887,
the residence of Arch. D. Trotter, decd, in said
city. This Is q com Portable frame hou Sc, capa.
cious and well located for business The lot is
one of the most desirable on the market. 'front.'
Ing S214 feet on each of two principal streets.
Augusta and New. with depth of "a feet and
adjoining the residence of Capt. James Bum
gardner.
1t will be offered first inthree or more lots
No. !. fronting on New St. Az feet and running
bacK ia feet. known as the stable lot /; lot No. q
fronting az feet on New with same depth and
lot No 8. fronting S2l3 feet on Augusta and
running back $50 feet. with the dwelling house
thereon-the last nam ed lot may be offered in
two parcels-and next as q whole, and sold on
the highest bidding.
TERMS Cash or costs of sale, and costs of
James "a :, Kate, and Haywood rrotter in the
main suit, and the residue in three equal year
~ payments. bearing interest from day OF sale,
upon bond and security-title retained till
payment. GEO. VI. COCHRAN, JR,
ALEX. Fl. FULTZ,
THOMAS d. RANSOM
H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

At the municipal election in Parkersburg,
W. Va, Wednesday, the Democrats elected
John S. Camden mayor and six out of eight
councilmen. This is the first time the
Democrats have gained control of city af-
fairs for years. A very large vote was
polled
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

LOCAL OPTION IN BUcKINeHAM.--The
election held at Buckingham Courthouse
on the End instant, for the Courthouse Dis
trict on the question of liquor-license or no
liquor-license resulted in vote of IA
against license and SO for license.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

While shooting at target at Allegheny
City Thursday Florence Park, aged 10
years, accidentally shot aud killed Albert
Friesel, 9-year-old playmate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

A BROKEN LEG.-Yesterday evening
Master Hugh Donnally, son of Mr.. Wilson
Donpally, aged about sixteen years, en-
ployed at the Lew;sburg Steam Mill, had
the misfortune to break his left leg just
above the ankle. Itseems that he attempt
ed to kick the band from wheel while in
motion when his leg was caught with the
result stated. The broken limb was set by
DR.. A. s. Patrick. Greembrier lndepen-
deht, It'll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13

Mrs. Annie j. Phmbus has purchased
the Hygeia Hotel, at Fortress Monroe, Va,
for 1852 500.